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Important FERPA Reminder to All Faculty Members: Because Blackboard houses student records and grades, never use your default password to access Blackboard. Change your password immediately and routinely to protect the confidentiality of student information (as FERPA requires). See the directions below to change your password in Blackboard or view the recorded tutorial. Please ensure compliance with this very important request. Also, never email grades or send grade reports from Blackboard out via email.

100% of all Lawson State Community College (LSCC) courses are supported by Blackboard. Blackboard is a learning management system that houses all LSCC course work, homework, grades, announcements and more. All students enrolled in a Lawson State course are expected to access their Blackboard course. To enter Blackboard, Click on the "Login to Blackboard" icon below. Or, if you need help logging in, scroll down to access more information on this page.

Students: We Have Video Directions & Step-by-Step Directions Below for New Users

Student Login & Password Change Directions:

Step 1: Click on the "Login to Blackboard" icon above.

Step 2: Type in your User Name which is your first initial, last name and the last 4-digits of your student ID#.
(Note: Your Student User ID appears at the top of your schedule. Look for your Lawson State email address).

Step 4: Click on the Login button full access to BlackboardStep 5: Once you successfully login into Blackboard, change your password to a secure login. You never want anyone gaining access to your course information or grades. To do so, logon the page and look to the menu option on your left. From there, click on the Personal Information (as pictured below) and follow the prompts to change your password. See video below for more information.

Step 6: Contact the Help Desk (below) if you cannot gain access.

Faculty: We Have Both Video Directions & Step-by-Step Directions Below for New Users

This video covers setting up a Blackboard account at the institution (as a new employee); logging in Blackboard and changing your password in Blackboard.

How to Change Your Blackboard Password (Tutorial)

Important Note to All Faculty Members: Never use your default password to access Blackboard. Change your password immediately and routinely to protect the confidentiality of student information. See the directions below to change your password in Blackboard or view the recorded tutorial.

Faculty Login & Password Change Directions:

Step 1: Click on the "Login to Blackboard" icon above.

Step 2: Type in your User Name (Given to you under the Authentication Process via the New Employee Orientation process)

Step 3: Type in your Password (Given to you under the Authentication Process via the New Employee Orientation process).

Step 4: Click on the Login button for full access to Blackboard.

Step 5: Once you successfully login into Blackboard, change your password to a secure login. You never want anyone gaining access to your course information or grades. To do so, logon the page and look to the menu option on your left. From there, click on the Personal Information (as pictured below) and follow the prompts to change your password.

Important Note to All Faculty Members: Never use your default password to access Blackboard. Change your password immediately and routinely to protect the confidentiality of student information. See the directions below to change your password in Blackboard or view the recorded tutorial.
Step 6: Contact the Help Desk if you cannot gain access to Blackboard after the following the login steps.

Having Trouble Logging in Blackboard?Before submitting a Help Ticket, make sure you have read the login directions above carefully to ensure you are inputting your correct User Name and password. If you are inputting the correct data, but you still cannot login, contact the Help Desk. To notify the Help Desk, Click the HelpDesk icon below and complete the online HelpDesk ticket. Please expect normal delays in response time. Blackboard tickets can take anywhere from 1 to 24 hours, depending on date and time of this submission. Please be patient.